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Awareness

Awareness

1 in 8 individuals living with HIV doesn’t know they are positive, and about 38,000* Americans are diagnosed with HIV each year.

In 2022, according to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Number of people living with HIV

In 2021, more than 47,000 people in South Florida were living with HIV. 

In 2021, 84.8% of Palm Beach County residents knew their HIV status 

In 2023, the rate of people with HIV (PWH) per 100,000 people in Palm Beach County was 577.1 

New HIV diagnoses

In 2022, there were 1,088 new HIV diagnoses in Miami-Dade and 607 in Broward. 

In 2022, Palm Beach County had 309 HIV diagnoses 

 
Risk factors

In 2017, about 80% of new HIV infections in Miami-Dade were reported among men, and 84% of those men reported a history of sex with men. 

A 2020-2021 survey found that Black/African-American men in Palm Beach County who identify as heterosexual/straight are most impacted by HIV 

 
Race and ethnicity
In 2020, 48% of people with HIV in Miami-Dade were Hispanic/Latino, and 40% were Black/African American.

In 2022, 62% of AIDS diagnoses in Palm Beach County are among Black people. 

Why HIV testing is important?

HIV testing is crucial because it allows individuals to discover if they have the virus early, enabling them to start treatment promptly, which can significantly improve their health and prevent further transmission. 

How often you should test?

CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine healthcare, while people considered high risk should get tested annually or even more frequently depending on their sexual behavior. Best health practice to get tested every 3 months.

The benefits of taking PrEP

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a prescription medication that can reduce the risk of getting HIV: 
 
Reduces risk of HIV
When taken as prescribed, PrEP can reduce the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% and from injection drug use by at least 74%. 
 
Protects against HIV even if a condom breaks
PrEP can help protect against HIV if a condom breaks, is not used correctly, or is not used every time. 
 
Safe to take with hormone therapy
PrEP doesn’t appear to affect hormone therapy, whether it’s used to treat menopausal symptoms or as part of gender-affirming care. 
 
Encourages primary care
PrEP can encourage young people to seek primary care, which can lead to better long-term health outcomes. It can help protect you and your baby from getting HIV if you’re trying to get pregnant, during pregnancy, or while breastfeeding. 
 

It can help keep the virus from establishing a permanent infection if you’re exposed to HIV through sex or injection drug use.

Why is safe sex important?

Safe sex is important because it helps prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea, as well as reduce the risk of unplanned pregnancies, by using protection like condoms and practicing open communication about sexual health with your partner(s). 

 
Key points about safe sex:
 
Prevents STIs:

Engaging in safe sex significantly lowers the chance of contracting STIs, which can have serious health consequences if left untreated. 

 
Reduces risk of unwanted pregnancy:

Using proper contraception methods during sexual activity helps prevent unintended pregnancies. 

 
Promotes healthy relationships:

Open communication about sexual health and practicing safe sex can foster trust and respect within a relationship. 

 
Protects future fertility:

Some STIs can lead to complications like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which can affect fertility in women. 

 
Includes all sexual activities:
Safe sex practices apply to all forms of sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex.

 

 

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CMJ Health Group is a leading medical clinic in Miami, specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of STDs.

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